Re: ByeByeAds

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 07/19/03 

Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2003 08:06:28 -0400

You're right, I don't understand why you'd post spam to a NG even to be
informative, especially with no accompanying explanatory text.

To get rid of popup ads and do lots more:

*** Good security housekeeping tips, in no particular order: ***

* See http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm

* Go to www.lavasoftusa.com and download AdAware...install, launch, update &
run it. This will rid your computer of spyware/adware.

* Use antivirus software (www.grisoft.com has a freebie) and update it
regularly - at least once a week; daily if possible.

* Use a good firewall to block access to your computer from the Internet
(www.sygate.com is a decent freebie for a standalone workstation; hardware
appliances are a better choice for networks).

* Get a popup blocker to stop IE popups, such as www.panicware.com (they
offer a free one)

* Run Windows Update regularly (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) to get
all the latest patches for your operating system.

* See http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm for lots of information on
browser hijacking and how to stop it

* Do not use Imesh or Kazaa any other peer-to-peer file sharing software,
ever.

* Do not use Hotbar.

rick wrote:
>> I don't think you understood me
> I NEED THE HELP!!!!
>
> This ads are taking over my computer I leave for an hour
> and there are 10-20 of them on my screen. I am not about
> to buy their software! this company is a rippoff
> this is an email that I sent to them
>
> How would you like it if I were to slash your tires and
> then tell you that I can sell you new tires that are slash
> proof or break your windows and tell you that I can sell
> you unbreakable glass. what you are doing amounts to about
> the same thing. Although there are no laws (at this time)
> for your unwanted solicitations it is still an invasion of
> my computer.
> You also state that I my computer is exposed to these
> unwanted solicitations and to buy your software if I would
> like to stop them but you are the worst offender. Your
> company is unscrupulous and if I could find a way to sue
> you I will. Stop this extortion it will come back to hunt
> you.
>
> Thanks and I hope that some one can help me and I would
> like to see a law suit ugainst this company
>
> Rick

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